Lecturer in Global Medieval History

Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out research and teaching in global medieval history? Do you have an established background in interdisciplinary global medieval studies? Are you establishing and pursuing an innovative research agenda with international reach, societal impact and excellence? Are you an enthusiastic educator, committed to inclusive learning and teaching? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University? 

We are looking to appoint a new Lecturer in Global Medieval History, who can expand our expertise and contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. The successful candidate will carry out their own research projects and design their own research-led modules. The candidate will contribute to teaching  on general medieval history modules, such as the Level 1 module HIST1310 The Medieval World in Ten Objects. At MA level they will contribute to our Medieval Studies MA, such as on the module MEDV5154M Sources, Concepts and Approaches in Medieval Studies. They will also teach across our BA History degree more broadly, including  the Level 1 HIST1000 Exploring History module and Level 2 HIST2025: History in Practice. 

In the first year of the post, the successful candidate will convene and teach the existing modules HIST2105 Medieval Romans and the Shape of Afro-Euroasia Today with an emphasis on Afro-Eurasia; HIST3530 Mapping the Middle Ages: space and representation from the Pacific to the Atlantic; and MEDV5155M The Global Middle Ages. The successful candidate will then be able to develop their own modules at Levels 2 and 3 for teaching from the 2027/28 academic year onwards. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to leadership roles in the School in due course, and play an active part in securing the continuing reputation of the world-renowned Institute for Medieval Studies.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance–the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Laura King, Head of School

L.King@leeds.ac.uk

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

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